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Meaning of wrung
verb
- To squeeze or twist (something) tightly so that liquid is forced out. See also wring out. Example: I didn’t have a towel so I just wrung my hair dry.
- To extract (a liquid) from something wet, especially cloth, by squeezing and twisting it. Example: Put the berries into a cheesecloth and wring the juice into a bowl.
- To obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force.
- To draw (something from or out of someone); to generate (something) as a response.
- To hold (something) tightly and press or twist. Example: to wring one's hands (with worry, etc.)
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.